The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the 2025 first series WAEC GCE results. Candidates who participated in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates can now check their results either online or via SMS.

How to Check WAEC GCE 2025 Results Online

Follow these steps to check your results on the WAEC result checking portal:

1. Visit the WAEC Direct website – https://www.waecdirect.org.
2. Enter your Examination Number – This is a 10-digit number, made up of a 7-digit centre number and a 3-digit candidate number.
3. Select Examination Year – Choose “2025”.
4. Pick Examination Type – Select “PRIVATE CANDIDATE RESULT”.
5. Provide Your Scratch Card Details – Enter the Card Serial Number and Personal Identification Number (PIN) found on your WAEC scratch card.
6. Submit Your Details – Click the Submit button, and your result will be displayed on the screen.

How to Check WAEC GCE 2025 Results via SMS

If you prefer to check your result via SMS, follow these steps:

1. Send an SMS in the following format:
   WAECExamNoPIN*ExamYear
   Example: WAEC4250101001123456789012*2025
2. Send this message to 32327 (available for MTN, Glo, and Airtel users in Nigeria).
3. Wait for a reply with your result details.

Important Notes for SMS Checking:

• Ensure there are no spaces in the SMS format.
• The SMS checking service costs ₦30 per message.
• Be patient, as results will be sent as a reply message.

Important Information About WAEC Result Checking

• The PIN and Serial Number required for result checking are printed on the Smart Identity Card used during the examination.
• Each result checker PIN can be used up to five times to check results.
• If you encounter any issues checking your results, visit the nearest WAEC office for assistance.

Final Thoughts

WAEC has provided easy and convenient ways to check results online and via SMS. Follow the steps above to access your 2025 WAEC GCE results without stress. Best of luck to all candidates!

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